Film
Besieged
1998 · 1h 33m · Drama · Romance
Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.
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Overview
While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.
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Cast
Thandiwe Newton
Shandurai
David Thewlis
Jason Kinsky
Claudio Santamaria
Agostino
John C. Ojwang
Singer
Massimo De Rossi
Patient
Veronica Lazăr
piano buyer
Elena Perino
Child at concert
Crew
- Bernardo BertolucciDirector · Writer
- Clare PeploeWriter
- James LasdunStory
- Massimo CortesiProducer
- Fabio CianchettiDirector of Photography
- Alessio VladOriginal Music Composer
- Jacopo QuadriEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 5, 1998
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Rated
- R
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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